ATTORNEY 4

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The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting the public while transforming the lives of youth through safe, effective, and individualized services that help them grow into productive, law-abiding citizens. Our Legal Section is at the heart of this mission, ensuring the agency operates with integrity, compliance, and confidence across every level of state and federal law.

We are excited to welcome a highly skilled and motivated Attorney 4 to our team — a senior legal professional who thrives on complex challenges and meaningful impact. In this role, you will take the lead on OJJ’s most sophisticated legal matters, provide expert counsel to agency leadership, and represent the department in litigation, administrative hearings, and high-level policy development. This position offers a high degree of independence, professional trust, and the opportunity to mentor and guide lower-ranking attorneys.

If you’re a seasoned attorney who excels in fast-paced environments, enjoys shaping policy, and is energized by work that truly matters, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to make a lasting difference within OJJ and across the state.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Civil Service & Employee Relations Lead attorney for internal disciplinary processes, including reviewing investigative reports, maintaining disciplinary records, drafting and approving disciplinary letters, settlement agreements, and representing OJJ in Civil Service hearings and appeals.

• Juvenile Hearings & Litigation Represent the Deputy Secretary in complex litigation before federal, state, and city courts. Prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, and appellate work; interview staff, youth, and witnesses; provide legal counsel to regional offices and facilities.

• Additional Duties

  • Review criminal records of potential detention center employees.

  • Analyze and interpret legislation impacting the agency; serve on committees as needed.

  • Provide assistance to other agency attorneys and serve as Ethics Liaison.

  • Conduct training on disciplinary processes.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: The individual selected for this position will provide services in Caddo, Ouachita, and Natchitoches parishes, but may reside in any parish within the state of Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full time, Probational

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
[email protected]

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.